Sung Si-kyung seeks closer friendship with Ha Ji-won during candid meeting

Singer Sung Si-kyung and actress Ha Ji-won discussed personal concerns over drinks at a pub in Euljiro, according to a video released on the 'Class of ’26, It’s Ji-won' YouTube channel on the 5th. Ha Ji-won expressed pleasure at the prospect of the new connection, noting she now has someone to call.

Singer Sung Si-kyung actively appealed for a close friendship with actress Ha Ji-won, suggesting it would be beneficial for her to have him as a younger brother. During a candid conversation shared over drinks, the two were seen opening up to one another. Ha Ji-won expressed her pleasure, noting, "I think I have someone to call," signaling the start of a new friendship.

On the 5th, a video titled "Don't you need at least one person like this in your life? Ji-won becomes Haerim for a sincere talk with Sung Si-kyung" was released on the YouTube channel 'Class of ’26, It’s Ji-won'. In the video, Ha Ji-won and Sung Si-kyung drank alone at a pub in Euljiro, moving beyond being mere industry colleagues to discuss their personal concerns and lives.

As the conversation deepened, Sung Si-kyung explained directly to Ha Ji-won why getting close to him would be advantageous. "It's very good to have a younger brother like me. I take really good care of people," he said, emphasizing his own strengths. He added, "I'm not good at taking care of younger siblings. I take good care of my seniors," which drew laughter.

Sung Si-kyung's appeal for friendship did not end there. He suggested they form a relationship where Ha Ji-won could feel comfortable reaching out with questions or requests, saying, "You need a friend like that in life, someone you can comfortably ask things or make requests to, Noona." His sincerity showed an expectation of a relationship where they could comfortably share their inner thoughts beyond a simple social gathering.

Ha Ji-won responded positively. "That would be great. If our hearts connect, I am the type to act completely comfortably," she said, though she explained that it takes time to reach such a stage. She implied that there is a natural process to opening up and becoming a deeply trusting relationship.

Sung Si-kyung stated he felt no pressure regarding time. "I don't mind if it takes time. I liked this meeting because I could feel that we have a mutual liking for each other. I hope it is the same feeling," he confessed candidly. He made the atmosphere even warmer by revealing a cautious wish to confirm the other's feelings.

In response, Ha Ji-won replied, "I really do reach out. If I think it's real," revealing that she is the type to actively approach people once a connection is made. She added, "I'm so happy. I think I have someone to call," warmly accepting Sung Si-kyung's suggestion.

The sincere conversation between Ha Ji-won and Sung Si-kyung, who is one year younger, showed the moment a new connection was formed where they can comfortably contact each other. With Sung Si-kyung volunteering as a "brother who takes good care of people" and Ha Ji-won stating she reaches out without hesitation when hearts connect, interest is growing in how their friendship will develop.

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